Saliva test for gynecologic conditions before surgery
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study is testing a simple saliva sample to see if it can help detect gynecologic conditions (like endometriosis, fibroids, or ovarian/uterine/cervical cancer) before or during surgery. If you are having surgery or a biopsy for one of these issues, your saliva may help improve diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are scheduled for surgery or biopsy for a gynecologic issue (like endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, or gynecologic cancer), or you have an abnormal Pap smear
- You do not have an active infection (like a cold or UTI) from the past month
- You have not had chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery for this same gynecologic problem before
- You do not have breast cancer or another (non-gynecologic) cancer diagnosed in the last 5 years (except basal cell skin cancer)
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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